What is a pelvic floor vaginal muscle exam?This is something that can be performed by a pelvic health PT or OT to check for pelvic floor muscle strength, endurance, and tissue sensation. We can check all 15 pelvic floor muscles and make sure they aren’t overly tight or spasmed. We can check for any scar tissue restrictions. We can check for prolapse and grade it on a scale of 0-4.This reel shows the most basic pelvic floor exam. However, we also can vary the exam based on symptoms. For a lot of

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I swear it’s not that bad! 😂😂😂But for someone facing pelvic floor physical therapy for the first time, learning this exam process can feel intimidating and scary. There are many reasons a therapist would be interested in performing a digital examination or even providing internal manual therapy… but it is NOT the only part of the exam and it NOT the only treatment that produces amazing results! IT IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL! If your therapist is suggesting an internal digital examination/treatmen